Getting Medical Care

If injured on the job, a worker can see any doctor for the first visit

If a worker is injured on the job, they can see any doctor for their first visit. But after the first doctor’s visit, the injured worker must select a BWC-certified medical provider as their Physician of Record (POR)to manage the treatment for a work-related injury.

Note: The words “medical providers” and “providers” are used interchangeably. The words “doctor” and “physician” and “POR” are used interchangeably.

Non-certified providers

Important: Except in an emergency or for the initial doctor's visit, an injured worker will be responsible for paying their own medical bills if they have a non-certified provider treat them for their work-related injury.